STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ - Facades

On Rotation: Facades by Stephanie Rodriguez

Stephanie Rodriguez, a London-based synth-pop artist, made her artist debut with her latest track “Facades.” Released back in February, the single introduces a unique sound inspired by underground electronic music. With no outside help or collaborations, Stephanie is releasing this track entirely on her own. As she puts it, she is using music as a way to express personal experiences.

The lyrics in Facades focus on the idea of hiding behind false appearances. Stephanie was inspired by true events and relationships where people weren’t being honest with themselves or others. She keeps the lyrics simple, but also meaningful, and they work well with the song’s dark, emotional tone. For example, the song kicks off with the lyrics, “It was only when I kept moving forward, I realized these streets were no good for me/ Somehow I knew I would pay the price even when I thought I would be free.”

Alongside these opening lyrics, the production of the song stands out from the first. The track is centered around these moody chords and almost echoing sounds. Through each aspect, “Facades” creates a more cinematic sound. For background, Stephanie stated that her creative process usually starts with music first and you can hear that careful attention to the backing throughout. Furthermore, her style could be considered similar to artists like Burial, but she has her own unique voice and doesn’t follow the typical pop song structure.

All in all, Facades is a strong first release for Stephanie Rodriguez as she prepares to release her debut EP shortly in the future. The track fits well into the genres of synthpop and experimental electronic music, but also with a more authentic and DIY sound that is rarely heard in the mainstream.